Explore the Family Name Dehnert
The meaning of Dehnert
German: from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Degenhar(d)t (see Degen 2 and Degenhardt).
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How common is the last name Dehnert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dehnert held the rank of 39,885 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 39,960 in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.19%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by nearly 6% from 518 in 2000 to 549 in 2010. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.19 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #39,960 | -0.19% |
| Count | 518 | 549 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dehnert
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dehnert. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. The largest group, those identifying as White, marginally increased from 94.40% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, the portion identifying as Hispanic grew by 13.47%, moving from 1.93% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Contrastingly, those identifying as Black reduced by over half, from 1.93% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 95.26% | 0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.19% | 13.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.09% | -6.03% |
| Black | 1.93% | 0.91% | -52.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |